'Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a major global environmental issue, which only the Brazilian government can solve'

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‘Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a major global environmental issue, which only the Brazilian government can solve’

I have been asked to write an assignment arguing the hypothesis above. In my assignment I am going to argue both sides of the hypothesis. I will then write my own opinion and conclusion of the hypothesis.

Deforestation occurs when people cut down trees and replace that land with cattle ranches and farms in effect reducing the size of the forest.

Problems can arise from the different ways in which people want to use their environment.

“Amerindians who are native to the Amazon are being forced out of their natural habitat by loggers, miners and settlers. The Amerindian population has dropped 96% and is now just 220,000.”

In this scenario the problems which are caused can be very serious in that people and animals can end up dying, because of others wanting to use their environment in another way.

This source may not be accurate as it is outdated 4 years and things may have changed. However considering the methods in which land is being taken the source is very likely to be consistent with current goings on. The source is unlikely to be biased because it is written by ‘Dorling Kindersley’ who writes articles for the purpose of informing people.

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“The Carajas mine has been an important part in Brazil’s rebirth. For a decade the buildings, cars and consumer goods of Western Europe and Japan have been largely created from Carajas iron ore.” (BBC news 1997)

This source may not be very accurate because it was made in 1996, over six years ago. It is fairly reliable as it is from BBC news. It is not likely to be biased

“Brazil has a new government which is starting to make sure the wealth from the country’s fabulous new resources gets through to everybody.” (Narrator Brazil 200 video)

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